Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Bulletin
Number 13
Sept 2010
Report published by
Allianz Risk Consulting
Introduction
The introduction of the International Safety Management
(ISM) Code has resulted in vessels being operated
under a procedural process which examines all areas of
potential risk. For most masters and crew on well-run
and responsibly-managed vessels, daily routines are
regimented by company procedure manuals that give
guidance and instruction in the day-to-day operational
aspects of the ship on which they serve.
Graham Bell
Senior Risk Consultant
Marine
Tel: +44.20.3451.3772
graham.bell@allianz.com
www.agcs.allianz.com
Summary
In ship repair contracts, it is normal for the Master to
retain responsibility for his ship and crew. To maintain
this control, he must integrate the ships safety regime
with that of the repair contractors. Information exchange
briefings and the setting up of a central information
control point are invaluable. The Master should ensure that
regular checks on all contractors safety performance are
carried out.
When there are observed breaches of health and safety
standards, or concerns about the competence of workers,
the Master has the right at any time to demand that the
work ceases immediately until suitable remedies are found.
For Hot Work and Confined Space Entry, the credentials of
the issuing authority of the relevant certificates and
permits should be challenged if they are not of a
recognised standard. Also, the certificate requirements for
controls and re-inspections must be followed throughout
the course of repairs to maintain the initial safe condition.
List of references
[1] Oil Companies International Forum (OCIMF)
Health Safety and Environment at New-Building and
Repair Shipyards and during Factory Acceptance Testing
Available at: h
ttp://www.ocimf.com/Library/OcimfViews-And-Comments
[2] U
K Health and Safety Executive, Information Sheet
no.6
Hot Work in Docks
Available at: http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/dis6.pdf
[3] I nternational Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and
Terminals (ISGOTT)
London: Witherby and Co.
Chapter 9 Management of Safety and Emergencies
[4] UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCGA)
Code of Safe Working Practices for Merchant Seamen
Chapter 23 Hot Work
[5] UK Health and Safety Executive
Confined Spaces Regulations 1997
Available at: h
ttp://www.hse.gov.uk/confinedspace/
[6] International Maritime Organisation (IMO)
Resolution A684 (20) Recommendations for
Entering Enclosed Spaces on Ships
Available at: h
ttp://www.ibsnet.gr/pdf/
library/18_864(20)%20-%20
Enclosed%20Space%20Entry.pdf
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